The Democratic Labour Party issued the following tribute to the late Richard Stoute, founding father of the Teen Talent Contest.
The statement follows in full:
The Leadership of the DLP and indeed the entire DLP family wishes to extend sincere condolences to the family and close friends of Richard “Dick” Stoute on his passing.
His contribution to Barbadian entertainment was enormous and he will forever be missed. Anyone who has become a household name in local entertainment within the past forty years would have had some kind of connection to him and his Teen Talent Competition.
If ever there was a Barbadian vocalist who mastered the art of rendering soul music then that person was Richard Stoute.
He was in many ways the God Father of local entertainment and his high standing in the history of Bajan music is assured.
May he rest in eternal peace and Rise in Glory. (PR)